# BattleTabs vs Warbits Halfbrick+

The clearest difference is rating: BattleTabs at 4.7 against Warbits Halfbrick+'s 4.0. BattleTabs also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (58% vs 29%). Warbits Halfbrick+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BattleTabs sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Warbits Halfbrick+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BattleTabs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BattleTabs has 309 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of BattleTabs's written reviews are positive against 29% of Warbits Halfbrick+'s.

BattleTabs ships an update fortnightly, Warbits Halfbrick+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BattleTabs | Warbits Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battletabs-pvp-ship-battle/id6476166902/reviews)** | [4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbits-halfbrick-plus/id6736381750/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **57.8% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 636 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gangbusters Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657970459) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### BattleTabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battletabs-pvp-ship-battle/id6476166902)

Engage in turn-based naval combat inspired by classic grid-based strategy games. Deploy unique ship abilities, customize your fleet with different factions and skins, and compete in real-time or asynchronous battles. Climb leagues, join tournaments, and enjoy cross-play on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Turn-based naval combat, Tactical abilities (Sonar, Reveal), Fleet customization, Ranked play and leagues, Cross-platform play, Asynchronous long battles, Community tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battle Club Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Handful 'o Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag 'o Gold | $4.49 | one-time |
| Welcome Back | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Handful 'o Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag 'o Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Flagship Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| Chest 'o Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest 'o Gems | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun casual game
- 🚀 Quick gameplay
- 💡 Unique take on Battleship
- 👍 Strategic depth
- 👍 Chill and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes
- 🔋 Overheating on newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Progression reset issues
- 🔒 Matchmaking problems

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during ship placement
- Unexpected connection issues
- Progress loss and resets
- Blurry visuals on high-end devices

**Requested features**

- More ship variety and abilities
- Improved matchmaking system
- Progression system overhaul
- Optimization for better performance
- Orientation flexibility on tablets


### Warbits Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbits-halfbrick-plus/id6736381750)

Engage in strategic turn-based warfare on gridded maps. Command unique units, utilize special powers, and overcome challenges in campaign, challenge, or multiplayer modes. Build and share custom maps to dominate the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Turn-Based Strategy, Campaign Mode, Challenge Mode, Map Editor, Multiplayer Battles, Grid-based Warfare

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BattleTabs free?

BattleTabs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Warbits Halfbrick+ free?

Warbits Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BattleTabs or Warbits Halfbrick+?

BattleTabs is rated higher. BattleTabs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Warbits Halfbrick+ averages 4.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do BattleTabs or Warbits Halfbrick+ have ads?

Neither BattleTabs nor Warbits Halfbrick+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BattleTabs or Warbits Halfbrick+?

BattleTabs ships an update fortnightly, and Warbits Halfbrick+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, BattleTabs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Warbits Halfbrick+ on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*